destructive (Meaning)
destructive (a)
causing destruction or much damage
destructive (a.)
Causing destruction; tending to bring about ruin, death, or devastation; ruinous; fatal; productive of serious evil; mischievous; pernicious; -- often with of or to; as, intemperance is destructive of health; evil examples are destructive to the morals of youth.
destructive (n.)
One who destroys; a radical reformer; a destructionist.
Synonyms & Antonyms of destructive
destructive Sentence Examples
- The hurricane's destructive winds uprooted trees and tore roofs off houses.
- Addiction can have a destructive impact on relationships, careers, and personal health.
- The wildfire left behind a landscape of charred trees and destroyed homes, its destructive power evident for miles.
- Engaging in destructive behaviors like substance abuse can have long-lasting consequences.
- The invasive species had a destructive effect on the local ecosystem, displacing native plants and animals.
- The destructive force of the earthquake caused buildings to collapse and roads to buckle.
- Emotional abuse can be just as destructive as physical abuse, leaving lasting scars on victims.
- The tornado's destructive path cut through the town, leaving behind a trail of devastation.
- Ignoring mental health issues can lead to destructive coping mechanisms and self-destructive behaviors.
- The destructive nature of the conflict tore families apart and shattered communities.
FAQs About the word destructive
causing destruction or much damageCausing destruction; tending to bring about ruin, death, or devastation; ruinous; fatal; productive of serious evil; mischievo
devastating, disastrous, devastative,cataclysmic, fatal, ruinous, lethal, poisonous, calamitous, deadly
creative, protective, constructive, constructive, productive, nondestructive,protective, creative, nondestructive, productive
The hurricane's destructive winds uprooted trees and tore roofs off houses.
Addiction can have a destructive impact on relationships, careers, and personal health.
The wildfire left behind a landscape of charred trees and destroyed homes, its destructive power evident for miles.
Engaging in destructive behaviors like substance abuse can have long-lasting consequences.
